If you’re planning to apply for permanent residency in
Canada through spousal sponsorship, 2025 brings serious challenges you must
prepare for. Canada is experiencing one of its most significant policy shifts and
even genuine couples are now facing higher rejection risks.
What’s Happening in 2025?
Nearly 5 million temporary permits are set to expire this
year. And the spousal sponsorship approval quota is expected to drop by 21,000.
On top of that, IRCC has tightened its verification process, raising the bar
for all sponsorship applicants.
On January 14, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship
Canada (IRCC) announced updated policies aimed at preventing fraudulent
marriages. But these new rules don’t just affect fake relationships, they also
impact real couples who may struggle to meet increased documentation demands.
IRCC now requires both primary and secondary evidence, as
well as personal statements that clearly outline your relationship journey.
Primary Evidence:
- Legal
marriage certificate
- Joint
bank account statements
- Co-signed
lease or shared property documents
Secondary Evidence:
- Photographs
together at different locations and times
- Travel
itineraries and shared trip documentation
- Social
media interactions
- Call
logs, chat histories, and emails over time
Personal Statements:
- Affidavits
or statutory declarations, notarized by a Canadian lawyer, detailing:
- How
you met
- Key
milestones in your relationship
- Your
future plans as a couple
Under the new policy, IRCC officers may conduct surprise
home visits, they can conduct deeper background checks are now standard.
Submitting incomplete or unclear evidence can lead to:
– Application refusal
– Deportation or
inadmissibility
– Loss of PR or citizenship
– Criminal charges for
misrepresentation
Even Genuine Couples Are at Risk. You might be in a real,
loving marriage, but without the right documentation, your application could
still be delayed or denied. Many couples are now facing unexpected refusals due
to:
- Incomplete
timelines
- Unorganized
or weak documentation
- Lack
of notarized affidavits
At A&M Canadian Immigration Law Corporation, we’ve seen
firsthand how quickly strong applications can fall apart under these new rules.
That’s why our legal team:
- Builds
a compelling narrative that matches your evidence
- Helps
prepare affidavits and personal statements
- Reviews
every document to ensure accuracy and compliance
- Represents
your case with legal credibility and precision
With Canada’s spousal sponsorship system under intense
scrutiny, mistakes are more expensive than ever. Let us help you avoid delays,
rejections, and heartbreak.
Book a Free Assessment with our trusted immigration lawyers
today. Based in Winnipeg, serving clients across Canada and worldwide—including
full remote consultations.
